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When You Realize He’s A Narcissist

Posted on July 25, 2018 by janieleeds

If you’ve just realized that there’s a narcissist in your life, you might feel nauseous like I did.  Your mind may be going in all directions and those pesky a-ha’s are probably stabbing you with horrifying accuracy because you’re remembering … Continue reading →

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This Happened Yesterday

Posted on January 8, 2018 by janieleeds

I just got off the phone with a friend whom I trust completely.  We were discussing the bad habit I picked up when the ex left years ago.  Her angels told her to talk with me about it today, although … Continue reading →

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How I Am Breaking The Marriage Patterns After Divorce – Lesson 2 – Letting Go Of His Family Obligations

Posted on August 13, 2017 by janieleeds

Lesson One – Stick To The Facts Lesson Two – Letting Go of His Family Obligations My friends are appalled that I receive my EX’s mail, as he requested it be forwarded to me since he’s moved to another state.  … Continue reading →

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How I Am Breaking The Marriage Patterns After Divorce – Lesson 1 – Stick to the Facts

Posted on August 12, 2017 by janieleeds

I don’t know about you, but in my marriage, we had slipped into a pattern and routine of my EX being the boss and me being the subordinate one.  It happened gradually over time as I found it was easier … Continue reading →

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Are You A Good Girl By This Definition?

Posted on August 6, 2017 by janieleeds

I like Katy Perry’s definition of a good girl because it fits me perfectly.  Would you call yourself a good girl by this definition or do you define good girl differently? I followed the rules all of my life.  I … Continue reading →

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A Reminder List For After Your Divorce

Posted on August 3, 2017 by janieleeds

There’s so much to do when you are getting a divorce.  Stuff is bound to fall through the cracks because in addition to there being mountains of paperwork to review, bills to pay, life to continue at full speed with … Continue reading →

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How To Find Peace With The Love You Feel For Your EX

Posted on July 29, 2017 by janieleeds

To quote Frank Sinatra, I did it my way and friends, you will too.  But to navigate those muddy waters of love after a separation, a divorce or a betrayal is hard to do alone.  I’m here.  I get it … Continue reading →

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But I Still Love Him

Posted on July 28, 2017 by janieleeds

Recently I’ve met with some women who are in the middle of being separated and/or divorced and a handful still lament that they love their STBX (soon-to-be-ex) or EX’s.  I understand, for I still have a piece of my heart … Continue reading →

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